Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS)
| Market Cap | 753.59M |
| Revenue (ttm) | 152.31M |
| Net Income (ttm) | 79.01M |
| Shares Out | 35.38M |
| EPS (ttm) | 2.31 |
| PE Ratio | 9.20 |
| Forward PE | 10.80 |
| Dividend | $2.26 (10.61%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Volume | 105,855 |
| Open | 21.37 |
| Previous Close | 21.37 |
| Day's Range | 21.19 - 21.41 |
| 52-Week Range | 16.70 - 23.55 |
| Beta | 0.99 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 21.50 (+0.94%) |
| Earnings Date | Aug 7, 2025 |
About SWI
Fidus Investment Corporation is a business development company. It specializing in leveraged buyouts, refinancings, change of ownership transactions, recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, mezzanine, growth capital, business expansion, lower middle market investments, debt investments, subordinated and second lien loans, senior secured and unitranche debt, preferred equity, warrants, subordinated debt, senior subordinated notes, junior secured loans, and unitranche loans. It does not invest in turnarounds or distressed situations. The fund ... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2024, Fidus Investment's revenue was $146.15 million, an increase of 12.33% compared to the previous year's $130.11 million. Earnings were $78.29 million, an increase of 1.50%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to one analyst, the rating for FDUS stock is "Hold" and the 12-month stock price target is $21.5.
News
Fidus Investment: A Clear BDC Bargain To Buy Now
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Fidus Investment (FDUS) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Fidus Investment (NASDAQ:FDUS) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Edward H. Ross - Chairman of the Board & CEO Shelby Elizabeth Sherard - CFO, Chief Compl...
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Fidus Investment: High Yield, Special Dividends And NAV Upside
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Fidus Investment: Why It's Becoming One Of My Favorite Players In The Sector
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Fidus Investment Corp: Same Strong Performance At An Improved Valuation
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Fidus Investment (FDUS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Fidus Investment (NASDAQ:FDUS) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 9, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Jody Burfening - Alliance Advisors IR Edward Ross - Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Shelb...
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Fidus Investment Corporation Schedules First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
EVANSTON, Ill., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: FDUS) (“Fidus” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report its first quarter 2025 financial results o...
Fidus Investment: Back On My Radar, But There Are Stronger Picks
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Fidus Investment: Irresistible Buying Opportunity
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Fidus Investment: Discounted And A Quality 10%+ Dividend, It Is A Buy
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